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“Owl’s Haven” -a restful aerie looking towards Big Sheep cliff & Whiteside Mts!

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 new snow fall...makes everything beautifully white and sparkling in winter!
"Owl's Haven" in spring  spectacular ...located In the "land of the waterfalls"
East side of house showing fenced in yard for dog(s)...
the road less travelled through native pines to village from house...
Driveway circle can access many convenient parking spots in adjacent field...

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 12418.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Cashiers, NC
  • Cashiers Farmers Market
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Chattooga River
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Old Edwards Club
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Pickens, SC (LQK-Pickens County)
    ‪76 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1-Master

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2-Chinese

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4: Kid's Room

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5-Master#2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1-Master#1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

“Owl’s Haven” -a restful aerie looking towards Big Sheep cliff & Whiteside Mts!

Turn off the highway and gently wind through the woods a quarter mile to our hilltop home. For over 50 years, our family and friends have enjoyed the peaceful natural beauty of our nearly 40 acres of wooded land, pond, waterfall and stream all connected by pathways. From our home, one only needs to look out towards the north to find Big and Little Sheep Cliff Mountains and to the west to see Whiteside Mt. On the land there are dogwoods, rhododendrons, maples and pine that line our two acres of front lawn and gardens. This is an ever-changing seasonal vista that appeals to one, two or even three families at a time due to the spacious layout with two master suites at each end. Not only ideal for large gatherings like family reunions and weddings, but also great for a couple of families who want to ski, golf, fish, climb trails or raft at nearby resorts. Dogs have their own fenced in area and are always welcome! Two bedrooms are handicap accessible.

Property manager

Helen Starr Bertles

Languages

French, Spanish

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
Please check with hostes re additional pets
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 99
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cashiers

Located in Cashiers, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. Sapphire Valley Ski Resort and Sapphire National Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Jocassee and Nantahala National Forest. Travelling with kids? Consider Cashiers Farmers Market and Highlands Biological Station. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Cashiers, NC

What's nearby

  • Cashiers Farmers Market - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • The Village Green - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Chattooga River - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Lake Glenville - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Old Edwards Club - 10 min drive - 9.0 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cornucopia Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Dog Public House - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Whiteside Brewing Company - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Orchard - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bucks Coffee Cafe of Cashiers - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is “Owl’s Haven” -a restful aerie looking towards Big Sheep cliff & Whiteside Mts! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at “Owl’s Haven” -a restful aerie looking towards Big Sheep cliff & Whiteside Mts!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at “Owl’s Haven” -a restful aerie looking towards Big Sheep cliff & Whiteside Mts!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is “Owl’s Haven” -a restful aerie looking towards Big Sheep cliff & Whiteside Mts! located?

This family-friendly Cashiers holiday home is located on a river, within 1 mi (2 km) of Nantahala National Forest, Cashiers Farmers Market and The Village Green. Sapphire Valley Ski Resort and Chattooga River are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shannon C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay-large property

Beautiful property-it’s tucked away and so peaceful. Spacious home. Great location! Our family spent Thanksgiving in Cashiers and this home was perfect for us. My brother loved being able to walk the trails with his dog.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Brian H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great expansive property

Love the acreage, sprawling rancher with lots of room to breathe. Bathrooms nicely remodeled. Great property for dogs. Nice trails & driveway for daily walks.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Owl Haven a haven for multi generational retreat

A record-setting hard freeze at Christmas meant that the house, along with many others in the Cashiers community, had no water. We and the owner did not realize this until after we arrived. Other than this major inconvenience, our stay was fantastic. Great location (isolated, yet 5 minutes from Ingles supermarket). Setting is wooded with large grassy area for outside play, and view of basalt massif. Floor plan--two wings widely separated by large common areas-was ideal for our multi-generational (ages ranged from 1 year to 78) reunion. Kitchen is small, adequately equipped, with limited counter space. Need a quick guide to operate chef-grade stove.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Mike M., Cumming, GA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Large, 30+ Acre, Dog friendly property

This property has 30+ Acres of land, with a fantastic view of a mountain for your morning coffee. The property is dog friendly, which makes it a rare find in Cashiers. The house itself is a touch out-dated, with numerous antiques that are often more beautiful than comfortable. The owner is very responsive, and was helpful in resolving some plumbing matters that arose during our stay. With a little investment in just a few key pieces of furniture and carpeting, this would be one of the premier properties in Cashiers. However, those are minor items compared to the beauty of the land, the fabulous location adjacent to the Kroger shopping center (though you would never even know it existed due to the size of the land), and ease of communication with the owner.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

White Dog P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Great location close to things and in a quiet area. Management made everything easy quick and painless
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aimee S., New Orleans

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful piece of heaven!

We had a beautiful and peaceful Thanksgiving week at Owl's Nest with family. We enjoyed the privacy and the sense of being alone in the mountains. The property is amazingly located next door to the grocery, but you cannot hear a thing other than nature. Helen is the most gracious hostess and is quick to respond. She even decorated the house for our family gathering. We hope to return when possible!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2020

About the host

Hosted by Helen Starr Bertles

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My mother bought this house as a summer retreat from Fla, heat in the 60's. Our family enjoyed the falls, pond and trails in the scenic natural beauty & country charms of the Cashiers plateau. Decades later, after my mother died, I brought my twins from Palm Beach Fla. to Cashiers and we made the move to year-round living. That was the best decision we made because as the saying goes "it takes a village" and this generous small rural community welcomed us, and the boys and dogs thrived at local Summit Charter School and Good Shepherd Church. We drove all over Western Carolina to ski, camp, raft , shop, theatres and explore the natural treasures of our adopted mountain home.

Why they chose this property

This property's main structure grew to include a wormy-chestnut new Master bedroom & bath suite, another guest room and a double garage thanks to my mother's foresight. When I acquired it, a series of renovation projects followed that expanded and updated all the bathrooms, electrics/heating and kitchen. Now the home is really two wings each with its own master suite and guest room with the tray ceilinged living room, T/V den, two dining rooms & kitchen in the middle. Garage access direct to master suite & Chinese queen bedroom for handicap/wheelchair guests. This year we have redone the wooden kitchen floor, replaced the back deck and front steps and added a scenic small garden pond with flowing water near front entrance.

What makes this property unique

Location LOCATION location: u could walk to town if you wanted to yet nearly 40 undeveloped acres surrounding our home to insure privacy and peace. The layout allows at least two families to share house and yet each have their own private wing. Dogs enjoy use of house, have a fenced in yard and lots of walking trails on site.

Languages:

French, Spanish